Initial Thoughts to the Brayon Edwards Trade

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 9:50 AM EDT Comment 28 comments

I really like this trade. I'll be honest. Edwards is not my favorite receiver in the world. I also don't think he's the greatest fit. Jets fans jump all over guys who make mental mistakes, and Edwards is the king of dropping passes in the NFL. You hope the change of scenery helps his focus because I can definitely see a scenario where Edwards struggles early, the fans jump all over him, and we have another Justin McCareins situation on our hands before we know it.

As I said above, though, I really like this trade. There's no question Edwards has number one receiver talent. He can stretch the field and draw double coverage. It potentially gives the Jets the chance to use the Giants' Eli Manning model. They gave him the big target as a safety blanket, Plaxico Burress. Burress drawing double coverage made life easier for the run game since defenses had to key on him. The struggling backs aren't going to see as many eight man fronts with Edwards there to stretch the field. Jerricho Cotchery's also going to benefit. He's off to a hot start even though he's the focal point for opposing secondaries. Edwards-Cotchery is immediately one of the better receiver tandems in football.

Why does the reward make it worth the risk? The price. The Jets gave up a couple of backup caliber players and a couple of midround picks. If it doesn't work out, they really haven't given up all that much. They kept their top two selections in next year's loaded Draft. If it works, they've just added a great weapon on the cheap. Eric Mangini never helped the Jets like this when he was coaching them. He's given them Mark Sanchez and Braylon Edwards for spare parts since he took over the Browns, though.

Those are my thoughts. Do you think this trade was worth it?

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When LeBron Says You Gotta Go, You Are Gone

The King Has More Power Than We Knew. I hope the fresh start is what Braylon needs.

by YankeesJets on Oct 7, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In other news

Cleveland has traded the Indians, Crew, Blue Jackets and a franchise to be named later in exchange for the Yankees…

LeBron approves, but still has yet to sign an extension…

by BuckeyeCelt on Oct 7, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't Edwards on the verge of a suspension?

I trust Ryan and know he did his HW but depending on how the League acts is a big factor on this trade. But he has a learning curve in front of him anyways so sitting for a couple weeks might not hurt all that bad either. Hopefully Smith can pick up the slack for the time being.

Overall I think I like it. But I am on the fence.

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by HookMania on Oct 7, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully..

Braylon from Cleveland to NY could be the same as Randy Moss from Oakland to New England.

by John W on Oct 7, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A Great Deal For Both Teams

I think everyone can agree that Braylon has more talent than Roy Williams, and look what the Cowboys gave up to get Williams. Edwards will be more focused playing in NY for a contract. Hopefully Ghoulston can replace Trusnik on special teams. Mangini is becoming more and more loved by Jets fans by the day. Anything to stick it to Belichick, I suppose.

by YankeesJets on Oct 7, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love it!

Anything to stick it to Belichick, I suppose.

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by NC_Scott on Oct 7, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Changes the entire dynamic of the offense

Well, duhh.. You pick up a #1 WR and it should.. but honestly, the Jets have been terrible at running the ball this year without the deep threat of Favre to Coles or Favre to anyone else. Sanchez can make the throws – we know that.. but a rookie QB needs a target.

And Edwards may not be the target afterall… Bringing him in may shift the doubleteam away from Cotchery and/or Keller creating more opportunities for those two to make big plays. Also, I am really, really nervous about Edwards dropping passes. Nothing kills a drive’s momentum like a dropped pass.. So I hope that he can focus and catch before he runs.

Last thought.. The Jets are in a pickle now because they have two big players (Washington, Edwards) waiting for a new contract.. Either or both could hit the road at the end of the season if they become unrestricted free agents. And Washington deserves his money for his service to the team over the past years. Edwards needs to play for it. I hope they don’t screw Washington to retain Edwards.

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by NC_Scott on Oct 7, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tannenbaum is a Salary Cap Wiz

He will make it work. And you know TJ wont be getting a new deal, I wouldnt be surprised if Greene is the starter before this season ends.

by YankeesJets on Oct 7, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good call

Yes, TJ is out. In fact, based on his numbers, it doesnt even look like he’s there right now.. Hopefully Edwards opens up the running game a bit.

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by NC_Scott on Oct 7, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But I think it was a good move.

Probably should have added that above… We would have traded a #1 pick for a #1WR and instead it cost us our slot receiver, a special teams stud, and 2 mid round draft picks… We should now package our #1 with Clowney and go for Crabtree. The 49ers dont need him anyway..

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by NC_Scott on Oct 7, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lets. . .

not get crazy. u were on a roll with ya first comment. u wanna now trade a first rounder for a malcontent receiver who hasn’t played a down in the pros? and then give him 30 mil. guaranteed?

by The Bronx-178st on Oct 7, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

definitely opens up the offense, let’s just hope he learns how to catch.

on a side note, does this make lebron more or less likely to sign w/ knicks? lol

by cmf1994 on Oct 7, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

NY is big enough for LeBron and Braylon

When it comes down to it, money fixes anything.

by YankeesJets on Oct 7, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or MC Hammer apparently.

by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 7, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they won't

Washington is proven, Edwards would have to do something rather spectacular to get rid of Washington first, and even then I doubt it. The current staff recognizes Leon’s value to offense and special teams.

It’s much better without no contract for Edwards. If Edwards doesn’t deliver send him on his way. If he does, we can always sign or franchise him.

by Bro Namath on Oct 7, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

guarded optimism

On the surface it seems like a good trade from a value standpoint, but the part I don’t like about it is we have no contract. If Edwards implodes in NY, we lost some role players and picks on the gamble. But if he flourishes in our offense, we could lose him anyway as he’ll become a free agent at season’s end. Lots of risk there IMO. Also, regarding the statement that Mangini has helped us more as a Brown than a Jet? Uh, Mangold, Ferguson, Revis, Harris, Keller, Pace, and Jenkins are products of Mangini’s tenure. Let’s be real Jet fans. That guy doesn’t owe us shit…

by nationalist88 on Oct 7, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It is a high-risk situation

But the part about no contract could be a blessing in disguise. If he does terrible, it was still a bad deal, but the Jets just cut him loose and chock it up as a loss. I know that’s not a huge positive, but Edwards doesn’t seem like the kind of guy you want to trade for in the middle of a contract.

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by Prince on Oct 7, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a high-risk situation

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by Prince on Oct 7, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

High risk situation?

When the worst case scenario is losing Trusnik and Stuckey, it is not high risk, not even close. Sorry.

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by nrmax88 on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What were they thinking ?

The Jets front office was clearly not thinking in this trade. Edwards is a guy that in some games will drop more balls than he catches, and then demand the ball more. Which is not good for a rookie quarterbacks morale. He was a tumor in Cleveland and all signs point to him being one in New York. and this dude just got charged with assault 2 days ago, so the Jets decide to go and trade for him? Seriously what were they thinking ?

by TheKING 30 on Oct 7, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They were probably thinking that it's a good thing that

tool bag idiot theKING30 from GGN isn’t part of the front office?

"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
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by nrmax88 on Oct 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well see about that dude i hope he proves me wrong

by TheKING 30 on Oct 8, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we bought low

and it’s a contract year. And that’s what management was thinking I’m sure, buy low. I’m hoping Braylon’s motivation translates into caught passes and marked improvement. Because he was absolutely crap for the browns. Still, out of the Browns trades I only regretted seeing Elam go, and Leonard and Rhodes fill that void so well I haven’t given it much thought. So I suppose there was little to lose, besides the new guy to a suspension. Won’t even delve into his brick hands and lackluster route running.

I’m just going to go out on a limb and assume the Jets management knows more about it and the business end of football than I do. Because seriously, I was banging my head on the steering wheel over this one. Even with what we gave away seems like the Browns got one over, like we just bought a bad used car. I was never high on Stuckey, more of a Clowney man myself, but I can’t be the only one aboard who anticipates trouble. It’s like we got the risk of Brandon Marshall and the attitude of T.O. and none of the likely reward. But, at least we bought low. That’s thinking of your future even in a year when prospects start out pretty good. That’s good management, believe it or not.

by Bro Namath on Oct 7, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He was absolutely crap for the Browns?

Yes, because they were the worst football team in the league. Randy Moss was awful on Oakland. Good receivers will die on awful teams. Remember 2007? 1300 yards, 16 TD’s. the last time he was on a team that was competent? I am so pumpred right now.

"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez

by nrmax88 on Oct 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Mangini

I don’t see how anyone cannot like this trade. Stuckey is a 3rd or 4th receiver that we were forced to play at #2. We just traded a 7th round pick and a special teamer for a 1st rounder that’s 2 years removed from a 16 TD season. It’s a gamble, but it’s the type of gamble that can pay off big time. We have a legit deep threat now, that’s huge, and it frees up more room for Cotchery, who was about to get double teamed for the rest of the season. I also hope this lets Clowney get in the mix a little more – Mangini is seeking to atone!

by David G on Oct 7, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Contract

We are definitely better on paper right now. sounds like we got him at OUR price. i’m just concerned that we give a big contract to a malcontent who may not perform when he’s got his money already. Jets would be smart to make him play out his current deal before committing long term. but what if it turns into a Brandon Marshall situation? lets just hope he comes in more concerned with winning first and worries about his contract when it runs out. .. . .

by The Bronx-178st on Oct 7, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree

and think they will wait to see what he does. He’s got something to prove and that’s a good thing. If he has one ounce of intelligence he’ll figure out that he needs to behave and perform this year.

by David G on Oct 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Browns fan here. I think this worked out for both teams actually. Edwards certainly has alot of talent and potential, and I’m sure he will want to prove the critics wrong about his attitude in New York. I expect him to be on his best behavior with the Jets this year. Browns needed to clean house and start working their young guys in and getting them some serious playing time so they can truly evaluate what they have. Besides, Braylon was most definitely GONE after this year, so getting something > nothing.

Problem with him might present itself next year and on if he remains with the Jets and experiences lack of success. He can’t take criticism well, does not respond to fans being critical of him…instead of firing him up to work harder he lashes out. and then you get the quotes about ‘not caring about the fans’, missing practice, fighting, yelling at his teammates etc. etc. If he grows up a little in New York you could have hit the jackpot, if he let’s the fans get in his ear though (as they tend to do in New york, lol) don’t let the door hit him in the ass on the way out…

by johnnyphoenix on Oct 7, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs